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Meadows Museum Art museum on the SMU campus in Dallas, TX

Meadows Museum is an art museum at 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205. Hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am to 5 pm; Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 1 pm to 5 pm. Call (214) 768-2516.

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Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm (Thursday until 9 pm) and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed Monday. Adults $12. Free on Thursdays after 5 pm. Visitor parking is free.

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When is the Meadows Museum open?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. It is closed on Mondays, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

How much is admission to the Meadows Museum?

$12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and up, and $4 for non-SMU students. Museum members and youth 18 and under are free. SMU faculty, staff and students are free with their University photo ID.

Is the Meadows Museum ever free?

Yes. Admission is free on Thursdays after 5 pm, when the museum stays open until 9 pm. Active military and their families are admitted free at all times through the Blue Star Museum program.

Where do I park?

In the parking garage underneath the museum. Parking is free for museum visitors. The entrance is at the corner of Bishop and Schlegel: take the right entrance, marked "Meadows Museum Parking Only".

Can I get to the Meadows Museum by DART?

Yes. Take the Red, Blue or Orange Line to SMU/Mockingbird Station. From there the free SMU Red Express (440) shuttle goes to campus, and the museum is about a 4-minute walk south from the Bishop @ Binkley stop. On foot or by bike it is about 3/4 mile west on Mockingbird Lane, then right on Bishop Boulevard.

Is the Meadows Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All public spaces are accessible to wheelchair users, and all public restrooms are accessible. Elevators run from the parking garage to the entrance level and between both gallery floors. A limited number of manual wheelchairs can be checked out free at the Box Office, first come, first served.

Can I bring a bag or backpack?

Not a large one. Large backpacks, umbrellas and other bulky items are not allowed in the galleries. Self-service lockers are in the north hallway, and tokens for them are at the Box Office. The lockers take small bags only: the museum cannot store suitcases or oversized luggage.

Can I take photos?

Yes, for personal use and without flash, except where a label shows a "no photography" icon. Selfie sticks are not allowed. Commercial photography must be authorized in advance with the Marketing Department at 214-768-1584.

Can I sketch in the galleries?

Yes. Sketchbooks of 9 x 12 inches or smaller are allowed, with pencil, crayon and oil pastels only. Charcoal, wet materials, ink and pens are not allowed. Use a hand-held board or notebook, not the walls or benches.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes. All ADA-recognized service animals are welcome. Emotional support, therapy, comfort and other assistance animals are not permitted in the museum, under SMU's Animals Policy.

What should I know about visiting on an SMU football game day?

The museum is next to the football stadium, and part of its garage is used for game-day parking. The museum asks fall visitors to check smumustangs.com for game times and to plan for heavy traffic for several hours before and after kick-off. DART's free campus shuttles also run modified schedules on game days.

Who do I call with a question?

The museum's number is 214-768-2516. The Museum Shop is 214-768-1695. For an accessibility question or accommodation, email museumaccess@smu.edu.

Admission and parking

  • Adults$12
  • Seniors65 and up$10
  • Non-SMU students$4
  • Thursdays after 5 pmFree
  • Youth 18 and underFree
  • Museum membersFree
  • SMU faculty, staff and studentsWith University photo IDFree
  • Parking, garage under the museumFor museum visitorsFree

Closed on Mondays, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Active military and their families are admitted free at all times.

Meadows Museum Art museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205 (214) 768-2516Updated